Dress to Shirt Refashion

 Hello Refashion Co-op. Summer is here! It is warm where I live and in a minute it's going to be HOT! I like to wear linen in summer but a lot of linen seems to come with a nylon lining. Like this dress. I hate nylon. It is hot and itchy, it doesn't breathe. It is awful in summer.

I made this shirt from this beautiful linen dress. That allowed me to get rid of the lining. 

I cut the skirt off the dress and used a pattern to cut out a sleeveless shirt. I liked the pleated details at the hem and thought it would look good on a shirt hem. 

With some creative placement, I had just enough of the skirt left over to made some little cap sleeves. 

This linen shirt will be cool and comfortable in summer. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.

Quiet Elegance - DIY Maxi Skirt - Grab Free Pattern in 9 sizes

Hey !  I'm thrilled to share my latest sewing project with you all. In my newest tutorial, I'll be showing you how to create a stunning tiered maxi skirt from scratch, complete with pockets for added style and functionality! Whether you're a seasoned sewist or just starting out, this tutorial is perfect for all skill levels.

Join me as I guide you through each step of the process, from cutting the fabric to sewing the tiers and adding the finishing touches. Plus, I've included a free sewing pattern available in 9 sizes, so you can create the perfect fit for your body.

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Don't miss out on this fabulous sewing project!

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Dramatic Jacket

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I used 2 old refashion projects to make a new refashion project. Let me show you what I did.

Mood fabrics posted this pink jacket on Instagram. (They are great to follow for sewing inspirations and free patterns and such.) I thought the jacket was so amazing and fun. I looked at it for a while and I realized I had some pieces I could use to make this jacket for myself. Sort of. 

I started with this jacket that I refashioned last year. It was cropped like the pink jacket. 

I also had this yellow dress that I shortened and shortened last year. I found it at a thrift store and I didn't mind cutting it up for the tulle in the skirt. 

I sewed the tulle to the hem of the jacket and I added some gold trim. Because I love adding trim. 

This was so fun and it only took a little while because I had the parts on hand. Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.

Tiered Ruffle Dress Sewing Tutorial

 

Hello !

I'm thrilled to show you a new tutorial  that's perfect for all levels, especially beginners! In this video, I guide you step-by-step through creating a beautiful tiered ruffle dress with ruffle shoulder straps and a flattering midi length.

What's even better? I've provided a free sewing pattern for you to download from here!

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Vintage Dress 2

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I had a few vintage dresses that I wanted to update so that I could wear them out in public for my regular activities. This is the second dress I refashioned. 

Before and after.

This light weight cotton house dress was super comfortable but it wasn't very flattering.

I wanted to make this dress into separates because I loved the colors and the fabric so much, I wanted to be able to wear it as much as possible. 

I hemmed the top so it would not fray.

 

 I also added elastic in the ends of the sleeves.I unpicked a few stitches and threaded the elastic through to make a puffed sleeve.

I used a zigzag stitch to attach the elastic to the skirt. 

I really liked how this turned out. Thanks for reading along, for more details and pictured go to I Can Work With That.

Jumpsuit overall sewing + free pattern

 Hello! Today we'll be learning how to sew a jumpsuit overall.  Together, we'll go through each step, and by the end of this video, you'll have a fantastic jumpsuit that you can proudly wear. Check out my ealier video where I show how to make  perfect jumpsuit pattern or if you don't like drawing  grab free pattern from my site  and customize it to your liking .So, grab your sewing machine and let's get started!

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Dresses to T-Shirts

 Hello Refashion Co-Op. I love bright colors as you can see from this picture. I found these orange pants at a thrift store and loved the color. I also found this fruit shirt when I found  the pants. I dug into my closet for more. I found a couple t-shirt dresses that would match well. 

Before and after.

I did some quick and easy cutting and sewing so I could use these dresses. This dress just needed to be shortened. 

I shortened this t-shirt dress too. I also changed the shape and cut the sides to narrow them. 

I used my serger to sew the new side seams together. 

These were great new shirts and worked with my BRIGHT orange pants. Thanks for reading along, for more details and pictures go to I Can Work With That.

Lovely bows - front tie blouse sewing 🎀

 

Join me as I guide you through sewing a trendy tie front peplum blouse with puff sleeves, inspired by the latest Ganni styles. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this tutorial covers everything from selecting the right fabrics to the final touches. With my easy-to-follow steps and free pattern, you’ll create a stunning blouse that’s sure to turn heads. Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your sewing skills and expand your wardrobe with this must-have piece.

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Book review giveaway - and the winner is....

 

On 20 april I posted a review about 5 refashion/upcycling books (hope you enjoyed it!) and promised to give away one of the books: Fashion Hacks. 

And the winner is.... 

So I've officially written down the names of the 4 who've shown interest in the book on paper notes:), folded them and then picked a name.... 

And the winner is: Nancy! Congratulations Nancy, Fashion Hacks is coming your way! Let me know in the comments how to contact you.

If you want to you can read back the book review I posted here on 20 april. Or if you're interested in a gentle rating on the books and more details, you're welcome to visit my blog vermaakster.blogspot.com!